Washington homeowner hears mysterious banging, calls 911 before police find growling bobcat at top of stairs

A Washington homeowner who heard mysterious banging inside their house called 911 to report a possible burglary, only for responding officers to discover the “cat burglar” was quite literal — a bobcat perched at the top of the stairs. The unusual encounter unfolded last week in Kirkland’s Moss Bay neighborhood, where police were ultimately able to corral the wild animal before wildlife officials later returned it to its natural habitat. No injuries were reported to the homeowner, responding officers or the bobcat, according to the Kirkland Police Department. Police said they responded to a report of a possible burglary after the resident reported hearing banging inside the home. When officers arrived, they discovered the bobcat inside. Authorities deployed a drone to monitor the bobcat’s m